We Are Grateful

Otsaliheliga

Media Type:Video
Genre(s):Biography
Native American
ISBN:9781666627138
Producer(s):Andy T. Jones
Director(s):Andy T. Jones
Narrator(s):Nolan B. Arkansas
Traci Sorell
Illustrator(s):Frané Lessac

Video

The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, this story follows a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences.